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What tests to ask for

It can be difficult to know what STI tests to ask your doctor for (and it can be a bit embarrassing too). So to make it easier we have come up with a list of the most common STIs in gay men and their associated tests.

Just print out this page, take it to your doctor and ask them to do the relevant tests. You should get tested for all of these STI regularly and the more sexual partners you have the more often you should get tested. (If you find it hard to remember when you’re due for you’re a test register for a free SMS or e-mail remainder.)

Doctor, I’d like the following tests…

Chlamydia (Anal swab, urine sample)
Gonorrhoea (Throat and anus swab, urine sample)
HIV (Blood test)
Hepatitis A and B ( Blood test)
Syphilis (Blood Test)

I’d also like to get a vaccination for

Hepatitis A and B.